From bureaucratic organizations to learning organizations: an evolutionary roadmap

Jamali, D., Khoury, G. and Sahyoun, H. (2006) From bureaucratic organizations to learning organizations: an evolutionary roadmap. The Learning Organization, 13 (4), 337-352. (doi:10.1108/09696470610667724).

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Abstract

Purpose: to track changes in management paradigms from the bureaucratic to the post-bureaucratic to the learning organization model, highlighting core differentiating features of each paradigm as well as necessary ingredients for successful evolution. Design/methodology/approach: the article takes the form of a literature review and critical analysis. Findings: the complexity of the learning organization necessitates gradual evolution. The successful integration of the characteristics of post-bureaucratic firms – empowerment, teamwork, trust, communication, commitment, and flexibility – coupled with an emergent systems perspective can provide improved understanding of how the learning organization disciplines may actually materialize. Originality/value: linking two traditionally encapsulated areas of research namely post-bureaucratic organizations and learning organizations, highlighting an interesting roadmap for successful convergence of post-bureaucratic organizations towards learning organizations

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